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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello All,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It’s that time of year to start thinking of attending BISM’s Big Bash. Listed below are all of the details for this year’s event which was written by Amy and published in our February newsletter, which covers most details that I am sharing with you about the event. I have also attached this year’s flyer to it.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SM’s BIG BASH <img width=67 height=54 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image002.png@01CBC6BD.39B62CB0" alt="MC900151241[1]"></span></b><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>What is BISM’s BIG BASH?</span></b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> It is a country-themed dinner, dance, auction, and gaming fundraising event! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>When is BISM’s BIG BASH? </span></b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>It will be held Saturday, March 26<sup>, </sup>2011 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. (Doors will open at 5:15 and dinner will be served shortly after 6:00.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Where is BISM’s BIG BASH? </span></b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Our bash will be held at the Mardela Fire Hall in Mardela, Maryland.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Who is having this BASH? </span></b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Blind Industries & Services of Maryland (BISM) senior rehabilitation division is organizing this bash. Our SAIL students, VIPS, staff, co-workers, friends, and community are helping us put on this bash. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Why is BISM having a BIG BASH?</span></b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> This is our 3<sup>rd</sup> annual event where the proceeds benefit the senior adult program for Salisbury Training Center for Blind Seniors. We need on-going support of our training center and programs for seniors in our community. We also like to have a good time and celebrate with our seniors, friends, and community.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Who will be performing at BISM’s BIG BASH? “</span></b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Partners of <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Note” Roger and Debbi Williamson will be performing country and folk tunes. They are talented and fun! There is more information about Roger & Debbi in this newsletter. They will keep your toes tappin’ and your boot scootin’ all evening! The volunteer fire fighters of the Mardela Fire Station will be in charge of the black jack tables and dice games. We will have wonderful gifts in the silent and Chinese auction tables. The gift wheel will be full of wonderful prizes, which is why it is a very popular spot each year. We search endlessly for fantastic prizes to offer at the BASH. Your chances of winning many marvelous prizes are excellent!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>What will we eat at BISM’s BIG BASH? </span></b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The woman’s auxiliary will prepare a Country Feast! Pork barbeque, fried chicken, coleslaw, beans, baked apples, french fries, and desserts! We will have a beer wagon, Pepsi, tea, and coffee. All for one ticket price!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Tickets will be only $25 in advance and 30 dollars at the door.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Y’all Come!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We hope to be selling tickets by this coming Monday February 14<sup>th</sup>. To purchase a ticket in the Baltimore office please see Shirley Riffle. If you need transportation from Baltimore to Mardela please also see Shirley Riffle. In Salisbury sewing see Rebecca, Amy, or Danielle for tickets and in Salisbury Cutting see Gale for tickets. For any other location who would like to purchase a ticket please email Amy Crouse or Danielle Earl or call us and we will find a way to get you a ticket. If you cannot come and you would like to help out in any way you can always make a donation towards the event. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please share this email with anyone who does not have email. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks, and Have A Terrific Day!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Danielle <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Danielle L Earl<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rehabilitation Specialist <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blind Industries and Services of Maryland <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2240 Northwood Drive <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Salisbury MD 21801<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>410-749-1366<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:dearl@bism.org">dearl@bism.org</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>